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Diamantina
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Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:09 am
After having been a stay-at-home mum for 20 years, I'm considering (at the grand old age of 57!) studying to become an enrolled nurse (Mater, Brisbane). Although I haven't studied for years (I have a non-nursing degree), I'm reasonably fit, keen and enthusiastic and do still feel capable of hard work. Does anyone think I'm too old? I need to be realistic about the realities of the job - handling heavy patients, being on my feet all day, etc. Any advice much appreciated.
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chezziek
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Nov 21, 2015, 04:36 pm
In my opinion you are never too old to do anything. Go for it! I believe life is long, there is lots of time to try different things, change careers, travel, study.... and so much more. I once studied with a lady who was in her 70's and she did quite well. If you dedicate yourself to something you can do it.
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Fatboy
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Nov 24, 2015, 06:30 pm
Hey dear, If you have the passion, GO FOR IT! Don't get regret in your whole life! A friend of mine age 50+ and she's now working in the hospital as an Enrolled Nurse now. She told me she found in the most happiest job in her life! I've done one Semester in study and worked in the placement for one month. I only found in tired for the first week. Then next week getting used to the job. I think it is all about you can feel better when you're in the right job in your life. So don't worry and stick with your plan! When patients handling, the policy are need two people involved, so it's not a heavy lifting point for what you dealing with! But a lots of steps and walking that you need to be thinking of. I guess you will find it no problem as you told you're fit and healthy, so that's just a part of good exercise though! Good luck! Don't feel regret in your dream! You can do it!
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goldew
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Dec 12, 2015, 03:26 pm
I am 51, I started studying last year. I have just done my first placement in aged care . I am loving the study and although pretty tired after the first week, feeling good by end of second week. I was worried about returning to study, but it has been a breeze. Go for it!!! I wish I had of started sooner and wish I had started 10yrs earlier and gone straight into BA
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duaneconnell
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Jan 14, 2016, 04:13 am
Look at it this way. If you don't do it, in five years, you'll still be five years older and you won't have given it a whirl. And hey, some twenty something year-olds without motivation and interest won't hold a candle to someone who's older and interested. Your experience will serve you. Good luck!!
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doug_mmm
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Jan 15, 2016, 07:33 pm
Diamantina, I'm 55 and about to start the diploma in enrolled nursing ( part time) here in Perth. The feedback from all involved has been really encouraging. Here in Perth someone was 70 when they graduated from Uni as a nurse, he always wanted to do it so he went for it! Good on him. I believe the psychologists say people regret more in life what they DIDNT do rather than what they did. The question I suppose at our age is do we want to be 20 years later saying 'I wish I had....' or 'what if.....' Even if it doesn't work out at least you know and can move on with your life rather than wondering 'what if...' So live your goal. We only get one shot at life. So best wishes for your studies Diamantina :-) Doug
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blondie
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Feb 24, 2016, 09:44 pm
Hi Diamantina - go for it! to get your head around the studying (of anything) might be easier to start with a tertiary prep course. The course explains study techniques, how to reference & what style to use. This would be really beneficial to you & makes studying easier for you in the long run. Look into before you consider diploma of nursing at the Mater. Good Luck
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mango
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Apr 04, 2016, 02:45 am
Diamantina, have you started the course? I am 55 and thinking of doing the Diploma, looking at Ballina TAFE. Keen, fit and enthusiastic says it all, of course you can do it.
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goldew
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Jun 26, 2016, 06:52 pm
Hi Diamentina I am 52 and loving my study!!!! I am finding the study easy and getting great marks. I will be an EN at the end of the year. Hopefully someone will employ me but have great references from all my placements to date. Do not let age stop you, if you want to do it.......just do it!!! I am sure you will enjoy it. I am even now considering doing my RN!
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duaneconnell
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Jul 18, 2016, 06:15 am
Hi, Thank you so very much for responding to the Discussion Forum. As a nursing student 20 years ago, I saw nursing students who went back to school and got their nursing degree as a second degree for themselves between the ages of 45-55 years old and older too. You are never too old to get a degree. You can get a degree at any age. There have been people who completed their degrees at 70 and 90 years old. Age is just a number. If you have nursing on your heart, then definitely get your degree and you will be a huge help to the nursing community. Welcome to the nursing community and I wish you the best in your future studies and your future nursing career.
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